Can anyone ID this skimmer?

saltwater4life1 · 08/22/2007, 03:27 PM

Alright i found this skimmer for sell. The guy couldn't remember what brand the skimmer was, He replaced the pump (I forgot to ask what brand the new pump is)
Can anyone ID this skimmer and pump? Is it junk?
He's selling it for 40 bucks plus shipping.
http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/8093/61136628id1.jpg

Thank you,

Nick

rioratholenm · 08/22/2007, 04:07 PM

I think its a Jebo......Click Here

rioratholenm · 08/22/2007, 04:09 PM

Ps. I have never used it but i have heard alot of bad about Jebo products.... Give it a try......maybe it will work for you

dhnguyen · 08/22/2007, 04:18 PM

Not a JEBO. It is a Won Brothers. Basic venturi skimmer...Not really worth $40 used.. $20 maybe

saltwater4life1 · 08/22/2007, 04:27 PM

I thought it was something like a JEBO but wanted to check incase it was ok... Glad i asked Well I've never heard of Won Brothers... I'm going to pass on this, I'll just have to wait for a good deal on AquaC Remora.

dhnguyen · 08/22/2007, 04:55 PM

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Originally posted by saltwater4life1
... I'll just have to wait for a good deal on AquaC Remora.

Bad idea IMO. The Remora isn't all that great of a skimmer IME.
You're better off with any of these below, most of which are cheaper than the Remora.

http://www.aquatraders.com/index.asp...ROD&ProdID=245
http://www.aquatraders.com/index.asp...ROD&ProdID=319
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...pc=1&N=0&Nty=1
http://www.aquacave.com/detail.aspx?ID=1013
http://www.aquacave.com/detail.aspx?ID=495
http://www.deltecaquariumsolutions.com/skimmers_2.php

The Deltec is of course $400 though so that is an exception.

luke33 · 08/22/2007, 06:02 PM

Yea, i d rather have a 30 dollar jebo any day of the week than a remora.

tang fever · 08/22/2007, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by dhnguyen
Bad idea IMO. The Remora isn't all that great of a skimmer IME.
You're better off with any of these below, most of which are cheaper than the Remora.

http://www.aquatraders.com/index.asp...ROD&ProdID=245
http://www.aquatraders.com/index.asp...ROD&ProdID=319
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...pc=1&N=0&Nty=1
http://www.aquacave.com/detail.aspx?ID=1013
http://www.aquacave.com/detail.aspx?ID=495
http://www.deltecaquariumsolutions.com/skimmers_2.php

The Deltec is of course $400 though so that is an exception.

Wow, my seaclone really is a ripoff. Great info! I'm still going to turn my clown into a producer. Listen up all doubters!

saltwater4life1 · 08/22/2007, 07:51 PM

Really!?!?!? I thought they were good...
Hmm... What skimmer would you recommend for a 55g i want clean water but under lets say 100 bucks? Anyone feed back on Typhoon Hang-On Skimmer

BTW is round skimmers better then squared ones?

Thank you again!

Nick

mcox33 · 08/22/2007, 08:07 PM

I have used the Jebo Quad 2004 on both a 20 gallon inside the tank and on a 90 gallon in and hang on outside of sump.

I got mine back when they were $19.99 and $21.99 plus shipping from Ebay but it wasn't aquatraders. I would have to research the seller name as it has been a while since I bought anything from him.

In my opinion a Jebo quad 2004 should work well on a 55 hanging in the corner or on the outside of the tank.

I will never part with either of mine though I did replace the one on the 90 gallon with a different design of skimmer as I am converting it to SPS only and adding a tunze 6100 stream for flow.

the jebo will go on a 29 gallon softie tank with a 29 gallon sump.

dhnguyen · 08/22/2007, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by saltwater4life1
Really!?!?!? I thought they were good...
Hmm... What skimmer would you recommend for a 55g i want clean water but under lets say 100 bucks? Anyone feed back on Typhoon Hang-On Skimmer

BTW is round skimmers better then squared ones?

Thank you again!

Nick

The Remoras were considered good back in the days when the only other HOB skimmer around was a Sea Clone. Nowadays, there are better and cheaper HOB skimmers to be found as I have mentioned a few already.

As far as skimming ability is concerned, it doesn't make a difference whether the body is square or round. Besides the reaction chamber size, the only other important part in the body design is the shape and transition of the neck into the riser tube and collection cup.

saltwater4life1 · 08/22/2007, 09:00 PM

Oh...
What skimmer do you use, dhnguyen?
Out of the list you posted what one would you buy?

dhnguyen · 08/22/2007, 09:43 PM

I actually am running a modded AquaMedic Turboflotor T1000 currently which has a HOB version that is also another decent skimmer(even without mods).

Have in the past used, tested and modded SeaClone, JEBO, Odyssea, Remora, CPR BakPak, and many others though.

Since you have a sump already why would you want a HOB skimmer? Any insump skimmer will outperform even the best HOB unit out there.

saltwater4life1 · 08/22/2007, 09:55 PM

Nice,
Well the skimmer is for my new 55g havn't updated the sig sorry about that... I thought i said that in the first post... whoops. I don't know if i wanna run a sump because my 20g is really loud i have only used the sump alittle. It's really noisey.

happyface888 · 08/22/2007, 10:00 PM

Which one would you guys consider better? typhoon or Octopus Hang-on-Back, typhoon 80 add a extra 20 or so octopus is it worth it? I am a little curious. but odd thing the octo reminds me of a super version of cpr bakpak

saltwater4life1 · 08/23/2007, 12:05 PM

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the brand is coralife. and the new pump is a sen 1200 pump. can pump 300 gph. the kit i got for the new seals were ordered from coralife.

tang fever · 08/23/2007, 06:52 PM

Saltwater, that's just the general concensus. I do think to make a seaclone skimmer worth having that it does need a little help. I may change someday (and would have gotten something different with a little more education), but till then...it's me and my clone.

When I got mine 3 years ago I was just following the lead of the guy who sucked me into this mess! Now I'm a closet addict.

I think that listening to everyone's ideas and realizing that more money is definately not the only answer then you'll make a good decision.

chesapeake · 08/23/2007, 08:15 PM

i use this jebo on my fish only tank and it works great so far

http://cgi.ebay.com/New-JEBO-Aquariu...QQcmdZViewItem

chesapeake · 08/23/2007, 08:16 PM

I also use jebo compacts and there great as well

08/22/2007, 03:27 PM	#1
saltwater4life1 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Fort Dix, New Jersey Posts: 933	Can anyone ID this skimmer? Alright i found this skimmer for sell. The guy couldn't remember what brand the skimmer was, He replaced the pump (I forgot to ask what brand the new pump is) Can anyone ID this skimmer and pump? Is it junk? He's selling it for 40 bucks plus shipping. http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/8093/61136628id1.jpg Thank you, Nick __________________ ~Nick Avatar is my 1969 Roadrunner, 512ci stroker in the works. 55gal Mixed reef but mostly sps :) 5.5gal Mantis shrimp reef tank Current Tank Info: 55gal mixed reef, Lights: 4x54w T5, Filter: Octopus BH2000 skimmer, Flow: Over 3,000gph

08/22/2007, 04:27 PM	#5
saltwater4life1 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Fort Dix, New Jersey Posts: 933	I thought it was something like a JEBO but wanted to check incase it was ok... Glad i asked Well I've never heard of Won Brothers... I'm going to pass on this, I'll just have to wait for a good deal on AquaC Remora. __________________ ~Nick Avatar is my 1969 Roadrunner, 512ci stroker in the works. 55gal Mixed reef but mostly sps :) 5.5gal Mantis shrimp reef tank Current Tank Info: 55gal mixed reef, Lights: 4x54w T5, Filter: Octopus BH2000 skimmer, Flow: Over 3,000gph

08/22/2007, 07:51 PM	#9
saltwater4life1 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Fort Dix, New Jersey Posts: 933	Really!?!?!? I thought they were good... Hmm... What skimmer would you recommend for a 55g i want clean water but under lets say 100 bucks? Anyone feed back on Typhoon Hang-On Skimmer BTW is round skimmers better then squared ones? Thank you again! Nick __________________ ~Nick Avatar is my 1969 Roadrunner, 512ci stroker in the works. 55gal Mixed reef but mostly sps :) 5.5gal Mantis shrimp reef tank Current Tank Info: 55gal mixed reef, Lights: 4x54w T5, Filter: Octopus BH2000 skimmer, Flow: Over 3,000gph

08/22/2007, 08:07 PM	#10
mcox33 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Nitro, West Virginia Posts: 2,261	I have used the Jebo Quad 2004 on both a 20 gallon inside the tank and on a 90 gallon in and hang on outside of sump. I got mine back when they were $19.99 and $21.99 plus shipping from Ebay but it wasn't aquatraders. I would have to research the seller name as it has been a while since I bought anything from him. In my opinion a Jebo quad 2004 should work well on a 55 hanging in the corner or on the outside of the tank. I will never part with either of mine though I did replace the one on the 90 gallon with a different design of skimmer as I am converting it to SPS only and adding a tunze 6100 stream for flow. the jebo will go on a 29 gallon softie tank with a 29 gallon sump. __________________ Mary Current Tank Info: 90 Saltwater Reef, 2 x 400 watt MH, 4 x 65 watt PC, 1 x 24 watt 48" T-5 + 4 blue led's, Dual chamber MRC Calcium Reactor, Huge DIY Kalkwasser reactor (made by someone else) Auto Top Off and Aquatecture Plus Skimmer

08/22/2007, 09:00 PM	#12
saltwater4life1 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Fort Dix, New Jersey Posts: 933	Oh... What skimmer do you use, dhnguyen? Out of the list you posted what one would you buy? __________________ ~Nick Avatar is my 1969 Roadrunner, 512ci stroker in the works. 55gal Mixed reef but mostly sps :) 5.5gal Mantis shrimp reef tank Current Tank Info: 55gal mixed reef, Lights: 4x54w T5, Filter: Octopus BH2000 skimmer, Flow: Over 3,000gph

08/22/2007, 04:07 PM	#2
rioratholenm Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Rio Rancho, NM Posts: 148	I think its a Jebo......Click Here

08/22/2007, 04:09 PM	#3
rioratholenm Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Rio Rancho, NM Posts: 148	Ps. I have never used it but i have heard alot of bad about Jebo products.... Give it a try......maybe it will work for you

08/22/2007, 04:18 PM	#4
dhnguyen Moved On Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kingston, WA Posts: 4,751	Not a JEBO. It is a Won Brothers. Basic venturi skimmer...Not really worth $40 used.. $20 maybe

08/22/2007, 06:02 PM	#7
luke33 Moved On Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,375	Yea, i d rather have a 30 dollar jebo any day of the week than a remora.

08/22/2007, 09:43 PM	#13
dhnguyen Moved On Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kingston, WA Posts: 4,751	I actually am running a modded AquaMedic Turboflotor T1000 currently which has a HOB version that is also another decent skimmer(even without mods). Have in the past used, tested and modded SeaClone, JEBO, Odyssea, Remora, CPR BakPak, and many others though. Since you have a sump already why would you want a HOB skimmer? Any insump skimmer will outperform even the best HOB unit out there.

08/22/2007, 09:55 PM	#14
saltwater4life1 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Fort Dix, New Jersey Posts: 933	Nice, Well the skimmer is for my new 55g havn't updated the sig sorry about that... I thought i said that in the first post... whoops. I don't know if i wanna run a sump because my 20g is really loud i have only used the sump alittle. It's really noisey. __________________ ~Nick Avatar is my 1969 Roadrunner, 512ci stroker in the works. 55gal Mixed reef but mostly sps :) 5.5gal Mantis shrimp reef tank Current Tank Info: 55gal mixed reef, Lights: 4x54w T5, Filter: Octopus BH2000 skimmer, Flow: Over 3,000gph

08/22/2007, 10:00 PM	#15
happyface888 Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Francisco CA Posts: 3,987	Which one would you guys consider better? typhoon or Octopus Hang-on-Back, typhoon 80 add a extra 20 or so octopus is it worth it? I am a little curious. but odd thing the octo reminds me of a super version of cpr bakpak

08/23/2007, 06:52 PM	#17
tang fever Moved On Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Tennessee; Yankee at heart though! Posts: 187	Saltwater, that's just the general concensus. I do think to make a seaclone skimmer worth having that it does need a little help. I may change someday (and would have gotten something different with a little more education), but till then...it's me and my clone. When I got mine 3 years ago I was just following the lead of the guy who sucked me into this mess! Now I'm a closet addict. I think that listening to everyone's ideas and realizing that more money is definately not the only answer then you'll make a good decision.

08/23/2007, 08:15 PM	#18
chesapeake Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 231	i use this jebo on my fish only tank and it works great so far http://cgi.ebay.com/New-JEBO-Aquariu...QQcmdZViewItem

08/23/2007, 08:16 PM	#19
chesapeake Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 231	I also use jebo compacts and there great as well